The elusive vintage MXR Phase 90 guitar pedal is at the top of the list for pedal collectors world-wide. The original version-available from the company's inception to the late 70's-practically defined the classic phase shifter sound, and was heard on everything from hard rock to jazz-fusion and funk hits.

The MXR Custom Shop Script Phase 90 brings back the headroom and clarity of the original, along with its ultrawarm and smooth phasing and reduced midrange swell. And the pedal comes dressed in the original orange paint job and script logo, with an LED, direct from the MXR Custom Shop.

My expectations were by far exceeded with the sound of this pedal. I have been playing 16 years and don't know why it took me so long to try this pedal. I use this...Read complete review

My expectations were by far exceeded with the sound of this pedal. I have been playing 16 years and don't know why it took me so long to try this pedal. I use this with my band and it really compliments the music I play.I'm really into Pink Floyd and this nails the classic Gilmour tones in a very warm analog way. It does not have a volume drop and the pedal always seems smooth and just right when engaded and does not cause any unwanted pops or noises. If anything there may be slight increase in volume.

The pedal is voiced in such a way that it sounds so good all you need is the one speed knob to go through quite a nice range of tones. I find that the pedal is useful at almost any speed and it is just so easy to set it and just play instead of tweak a bunch of knobs like most other pedals out there.

The MXR is extremely musical and I am glad I bought this custom shop edition. It sounds a lot warmer/ better to my ears than the standard phase 90 and I think it surely was worth the small amount more this model has. I really enjoy this pedal and I pretty much think it has a home on my pedalboard.

I also own a boss ph-3 which is junk compared to this, I like and use a lot of the boss pedals, Swear by the SD-1, and I have modded a few of mine but the ph-3 is not good for what I do and I plan to sell it asap. The boss phaser has huge volume loss when engaged that makes it not useful to me as a gigging musician especially in the 4 stage setting, and just sounds sterile and cold compared to the MXR. Who wants their volume to drop noticeably mid song??? It's that bad.

I would reccomend this MXR to anyone who wants that true classis analog phaser tone. It is extremely easy to use and colors the tone so musically it is mesmerizing. Highly reccomended!!In this case only having one knob is a great feature. The pedal is very straight forward and extremely easy to dail in the perfect tone. Feels like it would last a very long time, extremely solid casing and the pedal just feels like it is good quality when you pick it up. Seems to be well built inside and out.This is a really good deal for a custom shop pedal that really nails the warm classic swooshy phaser tones I wanted,

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This pedal is legendary, and that is how it is marketed. Listen to Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti or the first Van Halen album and you will find this al over the place. The...Read complete review

This pedal is legendary, and that is how it is marketed. Listen to Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti or the first Van Halen album and you will find this al over the place. The problem is that this phaser is a one-trick pony. It is limited in what it does (while still sounding great). I have had it for four years but am quite bored with it and need something with more versatility other than this four stage phaser. Phasers have improved much since this one came out in 1974, so don't get caught up in that "retro is better" mentality. I am not knocking this pedal, but I know there is much more to explore out there.

The "script" Phase 90 from MXR is an awesome phaser. It is a milder phase pedal than what I am used to using, but that is a good thing. It's a faithful recreation of the original, with the addition of an led, and is built like a panzer. Highly recommended!

After listening to a sound sample of Waylon Jennings using the box letter Phase 90, I went with the newer version Script Phase 90 because reviews said it had more features and was more subtle. I prefer the sound of what Jennings was getting, but the box letter 90 only operated on a battery, and I wasn't sure if it was a true bypass. The Script Phase 90 had both, and that's why I went with it. It works fine, it's just a little too subtle for my tastes. Had the box letter 90 been a true bypass and operated on a 9-volt adapter, I would've bought it instead. The Script version does have a nice little wave to it, but I prefer more bite.

This pedal is legendary, and that is how it is marketed. Listen to Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti or the first Van Halen album and you will find this al over the place. The problem is that this phaser is a one-trick pony. It is limited in what it does (while still sounding great). I have had it for four years but am quite bored with it and need something with more versatility other than this four stage phaser. Phasers have improved much since this one came out in 1974, so don't get caught up in that "retro is better" mentality. I am not knocking this pedal, but I know there is much more to explore out there.

When I heard that were making a more modern version of the original script logo phase 90. I had to check it out. I've had an original 74 "Bud Box" and it still works great, but I don't want to take it out to the gig. While this new pedal has a slightly broader sweep, it's very much in the park with my original. Makes my Fender Basses sound sweet!

This pedal is good for both lead and rhythm guitar. The rubber foot wheel thingamajig is key for sure -finding what speed you want to dial in obviously is dependent on the song you're playing. It sounds very authentic to me, plus it's true bypass. It stays on the board. Thnx4readin.

Great phaser. Most of all, it is a one trick pony....and it does that trick very well. The tone is very warm with no side effects.

Truth be told, it is my second favorite sounding phaser with Boss's being my favorite. However, it is a close second. Add in the fact that it is bullet proof, idiot proof, very small footprint, and not capable of producing a bad sound....it stays on my live board.

Very pleased - btw using this on bass.I've always liked this pedal back from the 80's when I first encountered them. Classic unit. Rated an 8 because of the power on the side and not the back.Excellent quality and very durable.Good value - average price for a pedal.

My expectations were by far exceeded with the sound of this pedal. I have been playing 16 years and don't know why it took me so long to try this pedal. I use this with my band and it really compliments the music I play.I'm really into Pink Floyd and this nails the classic Gilmour tones in a very warm analog way. It does not have a volume drop and the pedal always seems smooth and just right when engaded and does not cause any unwanted pops or noises. If anything there may be slight increase in volume.

The pedal is voiced in such a way that it sounds so good all you need is the one speed knob to go through quite a nice range of tones. I find that the pedal is useful at almost any speed and it is just so easy to set it and just play instead of tweak a bunch of knobs like most other pedals out there.

The MXR is extremely musical and I am glad I bought this custom shop edition. It sounds a lot warmer/ better to my ears than the standard phase 90 and I think it surely was worth the small amount more this model has. I really enjoy this pedal and I pretty much think it has a home on my pedalboard.

I also own a boss ph-3 which is junk compared to this, I like and use a lot of the boss pedals, Swear by the SD-1, and I have modded a few of mine but the ph-3 is not good for what I do and I plan to sell it asap. The boss phaser has huge volume loss when engaged that makes it not useful to me as a gigging musician especially in the 4 stage setting, and just sounds sterile and cold compared to the MXR. Who wants their volume to drop noticeably mid song??? It's that bad.

I would reccomend this MXR to anyone who wants that true classis analog phaser tone. It is extremely easy to use and colors the tone so musically it is mesmerizing. Highly reccomended!!In this case only having one knob is a great feature. The pedal is very straight forward and extremely easy to dail in the perfect tone. Feels like it would last a very long time, extremely solid casing and the pedal just feels like it is good quality when you pick it up. Seems to be well built inside and out.This is a really good deal for a custom shop pedal that really nails the warm classic swooshy phaser tones I wanted,